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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.63, 33,326.48 and 14,078.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.63, 33,326.48 and 14,078.49 is: 19,428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.63 : 33,326.48 = 14,078.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.63/33,326.48 = 14,078.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.63x = 33,326.48 × 14,078.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.63x = 469,186,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,186,515.42/24,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.31

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